Use an ant moat above the feeder and keep it filled with water
Hang the feeder with a fishing line or wire to reduce ant access
Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly on the hanger, not on the feeder ports
Move the feeder away from branches, walls, and other ant pathways
Clean the feeder regularly to remove spilled nectar and residue
Check for leaks and replace damaged feeder parts
Use a feeder with built-in ant guards
Keep the area around the feeder free of aphids and other ant-attracting insects
Avoid placing the feeder near ant nests or trails
Refill the feeder carefully to prevent drips and spills